Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 117 Carmichael, Alfred 1874 1963 Semeyn, J. 1952 Indian Legends of Vancouver Island Produced by Andrew Sly and the online Distributed Proofing team. "Indian Legends of Vancouver Island" by Alfred Carmichael is a collection of indigenous folklore that captures the mythology and tales of the Seshaht and Opitchesaht tribes from Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Written during the early 20th century, this book serves as an invaluable historical account that preserves the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the native people. Its primary focus is on the legends, rituals, and everyday life of the indigenous tribes, showcasing their connection to nature and the supernatural. The stories within this volume feature a variety of characters and themes, often centered around heroic figures like Eut-le-ten, who embarks on quests to confront evil beings like the witch E-ish-so-oolth. The tales explore themes of bravery, familial love, and the struggle against dark forces, embodying the spirit of the indigenous people. The narrative is rich with descriptions of natural landscapes and the significance of flora and fauna in the tribes' lives. As Carmichael recounts these legends, he also incorporates historical context, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of the people's traditions, struggles, and harmony with their environment. Each story is not just a moral lesson but also an insight into the values and beliefs that shaped the lives of the indigenous communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Legends -- British Columbia -- Vancouver Island Indians of North America -- British Columbia -- Vancouver Island -- Folklore E011 Text Native America Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 93336 2025-07-04T08:50:29.348144 text/html 87586 2021-01-02T06:05:35 text/html 662858 2025-07-04T08:50:35.808097 application/epub+zip 657306 2025-07-04T08:50:32.492136 application/epub+zip 104664 2025-07-04T08:50:31.214112 application/epub+zip 1177361 2025-07-04T08:50:38.063066 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1163436 2025-07-04T08:50:34.538090 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217870 2022-09-05T04:16:33.341248 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 82861 2025-07-04T08:50:28.994137 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 82720 2021-01-02T06:05:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19283 2025-07-04T08:50:38.204075 application/rdf+xml 16981 2025-07-04T08:50:31.700099 image/jpeg 3987 2025-07-04T08:50:31.456106 image/jpeg 557668 2021-01-02T06:05:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 32551 2021-01-02T06:05:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 650162 2025-07-04T08:50:29.396144 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog